Knox, Alexander (1757-1831)

Irish lay Anglican (Church of Ireland) theologian and letter writer, a prominent figure in the Irish High Church revival. Knox published The Doctrine Respecting Baptism Held by the Church of England and Treatise on the Use and Import of the Eucharistic Symbols (1824). His main influence was through his published letters, both his 30-year correspondence with his co-revivalist Bishop Jebb of Limerick and his posthumously published Remains (1834-37). He prefigured (and influenced) the English Tractarians in combining Catholic sentiments with an opposition to Roman Catholicism.

Knox was born in Dublin. His first career was in politics, which he abandoned due to illness, turning instead to writing sacramental theology.